Local musician celebrates 25 years in the industry
He has moved away from country music and says gospel music is his new passion.
Springs musician Morne Lesley was recently awarded a trophy by ElectroQuet to commemorate 25 years in the music industry.
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Lesley started his career when he was just 16 years old. His hit song Always Be There went gold in 1999.
“I have been playing music since I was five years old. My dad got me into a recording studio as early as possible. It felt surreal at the time and it still does all these years later,” said Lesley.
Lesley’s first album was produced by legendary South African country music producer Gene Rockwell.
The Selcourt-born singer enjoys singing live and has shared the stage with South African music stalwarts such as Steve Hofmeyer, Patricia Lewis, Little Sister and PJ Powers.
He has moved away from country music and says gospel is his new passion.
Presently, Lesley is working on a new album and continues to perform live where he can.
